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You may also see this cultivar called \u003cstrong\u003eHong Xin Oolong (紅心烏龍)\u003c\/strong\u003e or simply \u003cstrong\u003eHong Xin Tea (紅心茶)\u003c\/strong\u003e, while in some Fujian contexts it is known as \u003cstrong\u003eHong Tsien\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a particularly fickle and sensitive tea cultivar, making it difficult to grow and maintain. Compared with more vigorous varieties, Hong Xin tends to produce smaller harvests and requires considerably more care, which is one reason\u003cstrong\u003e authentic Hong Xin teas are so rare\u003c\/strong\u003e and command a higher price. The cultivar is traditionally associated with specialty teas such as \u003cstrong\u003eTieguanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy)\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially appreciated among enthusiasts of older tea varieties.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eball-rolled oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e, oxidized to 35% and painstakingly charcoal-roasted to develop its flavor slowly and carefully. Traditional charcoal roasting is a much more labor-intensive process than modern electric roasting, requiring patience and careful attention throughout the roast. The result is a tea with greater depth and a character that can continue to develop gracefully with age. Stored in cool, dark, and dry conditions,\u003cstrong\u003e this oolong can last for decades\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it something you can enjoy many years from now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a special tea because it uses the rare Hong Xin cultivar. You'll notice a very distinct flavor profile, much more subtle and complex than a typical Jin Xuan milk oolong. 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These tiny insects naturally encourage the plant to produce additional aromatic compounds as a defense, helping create the tea’s distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esweetness and complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their presence also generally requires a clean growing environment, since leafhoppers are deadly sensitive to any pesticide use. Combined with the naturally \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy, buttery character\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003eJin Xuan cultivar \u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e金萱乌龙)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this makes for a particularly interesting and artisanal tea.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eheavy charcoal roasting\u003c\/strong\u003e process is used, rather than the electric roasting methods more common today. The slower, more hands-on roasting develops deeper layers of flavor while complementing the bug-bitten sweetness of the leaf. The final result is something that is often described as tasting like \u003cstrong\u003emolasses, honey, brown sugar, caramel, and other sweet, toasty notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a tea with a lot of craftsmanship behind it, from the insect-bitten leaves all the way through the charcoal roast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcoal Roasted and Bug bitten, this tea has a lot to offer. The taste is exquisite. It's probably one of the best teas you'll ever try. 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It is a unique \u003cstrong\u003elightly-oxidized white tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, named for its striking dark-and-light appearance, with silvery buds contrasting against deep green leaves, as well as its traditional \u003cstrong\u003e“nighttime withering”\u003c\/strong\u003e process.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite tea is the least processed of the 6 main teas, made from young buds and leaves of the \u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e plant harvested in early spring. The fine silvery hairs, called\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eBai Hao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(白毫)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, that cover the unopened buds give white tea its characteristic appearance. Rather than being rolled or fired like green and black teas, the leaves are simply withered and dried, preserving much of their original character and natural antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering uses a premium \u003cstrong\u003e1 bud, 1 leaf ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the tea a particularly elegant balance of tender buds and flavorful young leaves. This also means lower caffeine content than typical \"Silver Needle\" White Tea \u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eBaihao Yinzhen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(白毫银针).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e This tea is really fun to steep 6+ times because the flavor keeps changing with every infusion. At first you get pleasant \u003cstrong\u003evanilla and custard\u003c\/strong\u003e notes, then around the third steep it starts moving into fruity flavors like \u003cstrong\u003emango and peach\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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This offering includes the more exclusive \"1 bud, 1 leaf ratio\", which is considered a \u003cstrong\u003every premium version\u003c\/strong\u003e of this tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically reserved for the Emperor, this Imperial Grade selection is a lightly oxidized tea (5–25%) processed similarly to green tea, but with a crucial extra step: \u003cb\u003eMen Huang (闷黄)\u003c\/b\u003e, or \"sealed yellowing.\" By resting warm, moist leaves wrapped in cloth or paper under controlled heat and humidity for hours or days, a gentle non-enzymatic reaction occurs. 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A real treat, at a \u003cb\u003eterrific price\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":53947652243680,"sku":"RGNC-YNNN-MPRL-YLLW-T-25G","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53947652276448,"sku":"RGNC-YNNN-MPRL-YLLW-T-50G","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 g","offer_id":53947652210912,"sku":"RGNC-YNNN-MPRL-YLLW-T-05G","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/yunnan-1.jpg?v=1786484090"},{"product_id":"organic-10-years-aged-oolong","title":"Organic \"10 years Aged\" Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD OUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an experiment, this tea has been aging in a verified purple clay \"Yixing\" container since February 2016. The container was made in the 1980s from purple Yixing clay, this authentic material is expensive and hard to acquire legitimately without sufficient research. The tea storage container was given a \"bamboo basket\" texture that is both pleasing and ideal for storing tea where it will not absorb aromas and odors, while still allowing the tea to \"breathe\" since it is not air-tight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to only 75 grams total quantity. 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Officially developed by Taiwan’s Tea Research and Extension Station as TTES No. 12 (Tai Cha #12), Jin Xuan has become one of the country’s most widely grown tea cultivars. \u003cspan\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003enatural creaminess\u003c\/strong\u003e is often mistaken for artificial flavoring, but genuine Jin Xuan derives its \u003cstrong\u003emilky aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e from specific compounds like lactones produced in the leaf itself, and \u003cstrong\u003elingers for multiple steeps! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften called \u003cstrong\u003e“Milk Oolong,”\u003c\/strong\u003e its naturally smooth, milky impression makes it an easy favorite. It is also a wonderfully versatile cultivar, producing everything from light, floral high-mountain oolongs to warmer, toastier styles. For a premium little moment of self-care, or an afternoon to unwind with friends, this milky, \u003cstrong\u003efloral oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e will hit the spot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect tea for a weekend afternoon with friends. Best brewed in short steeps of 20-30 seconds, it gives off a gentle buttery, milky, and\u003cstrong\u003e slightly \"toasted\" aroma.\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to drink and highly re-steepable, this one can last for up to 10 infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":53947653292256,"sku":"RGNC-JN-XN-GLD-STNDRD-LNG-T-25G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53947653325024,"sku":"RGNC-JN-XN-GLD-STNDRD-LNG-T-50G","price":48.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 g","offer_id":53947653259488,"sku":"RGNC-JN-XN-GLD-STNDRD-LNG-T-05G","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/jinxuan-1.jpg?v=1785952279"},{"product_id":"organic-purple-beauty-of-yunnan-black-tea","title":"Organic Purple \"Beauty of Yunnan\" Black Tea","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZi Juan – The Beautiful Purple Cultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZi Juan (紫娟), meaning “Purple Beauty,”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is anything but your average tea cultivar. Native to Yunnan, this rare plant produces naturally purple leaves packed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanthocyanins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the same beneficial pigments found in blueberries and purple cabbage. Young shoots can contain an unusually high \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.7–3.6% anthocyanin content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the finished tea its striking violet color and making it one of the most unusual cultivars you can find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the flavor is just as interesting. Zi Juan brews \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmooth, gentle, and surprisingly fruity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with peach and prune-like sweetness, followed by delicate floral and herbal notes and a lingering chamomile finish. 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This tea was processed in a \"Fanzhuang\" style of fermentation, giving the tea a very unique combination of distinctive cultivar and \"lost\" tea processing knowledge. It's a very exclusive opportunity to offer this tea on our website, as there is almost none available on the Western Market. It has a lovely full bodied character and develops beautifully over many steeps. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Dragon is sometimes confused with “silver needle” \u003cspan\u003e(白毫银针) \u003c\/span\u003eor silver dragon \u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eYinhao Longzhu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(银毫龙珠) \u003c\/span\u003eteas, but this distinction is only relevant to the tea processing. This oolong we offer is from a specific tea cultivar called \"Silver Dragon\"(\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e銀龍)\u003c\/strong\u003e - its a very robust and tasty tea that reminds me of milk chocolate or malted candies, with a touch of floral honey. After you enjoy this tea, you’ll probably want to stockpile more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":53947654832352,"sku":"RGNC-SLVR-DRGN-FNZHNG-LNG-T-25G","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53947654865120,"sku":"RGNC-SLVR-DRGN-FNZHNG-LNG-T-50G","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 g","offer_id":53947654799584,"sku":"RGNC-SLVR-DRGN-FNZHNG-LNG-T-05G","price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/silver-1.jpg?v=1785952472"},{"product_id":"organic-cui-yu-green-jade-oolong","title":"Organic Cui Yu \"Green Jade\" Oolong","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCui Yu — The Rare \"Green Emerald\" Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhile most Taiwan oolongs rely on the common Jin Xuan or Si Ji Chun cultivars, this tea is grown from\u003cstrong\u003e \"Green Jade\" or Cui Yu \u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e翠玉) cultivar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— the \u003cstrong\u003erarest\u003c\/strong\u003e of Taiwanese oolong's \"main three.\" Small harvests make authentic, high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eCui Yu genuinely hard to source\u003c\/strong\u003e, and what little exists \u003cstrong\u003erarely leaves Taiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e for International markets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe reward is a cup unlike the buttery, milky high-mountain oolongs you're used to: \u003cstrong\u003ecrisp, floral, and\u003c\/strong\u003e the most \u003cstrong\u003earomatically complex\u003c\/strong\u003e of the three cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from Staff:\u003c\/strong\u003e A true \"green\" oolong! \u003cstrong\u003eBright, floral, and fruity\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than roasted or caramel-forward. \u003cstrong\u003eCold-brews beautifully\u003c\/strong\u003e with surprising depth for a lighter oolong, and the quality of the leaf means \u003cstrong\u003emultiple cold or hot steeps\u003c\/strong\u003e while the delicate flavor continues to develop.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":53947655422176,"sku":"RGNC-C-Y-GRN-JD-LNG-25G","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":53947655454944,"sku":"RGNC-C-Y-GRN-JD-LNG-50G","price":51.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 g","offer_id":53947655389408,"sku":"RGNC-C-Y-GRN-JD-LNG-05G","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/cuiyu-1.jpg?v=1785952668"},{"product_id":"organic-wild-big-snow-mountain-black-tea","title":"Organic \"Big Snow Mountain\" Wild Black Tea","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Prehistoric Wild Teas of Yunnan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact: the ancestor of this tea cultivar dates back to the last glacial Ice Age about 22,000 years ago, making this possibly one of the oldest tea cultivars in the world! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from the primeval \u003cb\u003eYe Sheng (野生) varietal\u003c\/b\u003e—a naturally bug-repellent, non-hybridized \u003cstrong\u003eancestor that pre-dates standard \u003ci\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e—this \u003cstrong\u003ewild tea\u003c\/strong\u003e grows untouched in the ancient forests of Lincang’s historic, certified organic Big Snow Mountain (\u003ci\u003eDa Xue Shan\u003c\/i\u003e). 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Very few people will ever get the chance to taste Yunnan’s wild tea, so its\u003cstrong\u003e highly recommend to compare this with our \"Shan Cha\" Wild tea from Taiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e for a great tea session! Tastes a bit like a delicious Dan Cong oolong. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Mountain Tea","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":54645606777056,"sku":"RGNC-WLD-BG-SNW-MNTN-BLCK-T-25G","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":54645606809824,"sku":"RGNC-WLD-BG-SNW-MNTN-BLCK-T-50G","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 g","offer_id":54645606744288,"sku":"RGNC-WLD-BG-SNW-MNTN-BLCK-T-05G","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6975\/7920\/files\/FC9568D7-3A6A-4E68-9296-BB8018F7CC0D.jpg?v=1788295109"},{"product_id":"the-discovery-set","title":"The Discovery Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perfectly curated tea experience featuring 6 of our best-selling premium loose leaf teas in a ready-to-brew kit, plus a bonus premium gift. 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